Minutes: August 24, 2006

Meeting was called to order by Donna Wilson at 7:42 p.m.

Statement of Compliance

The following statement of compliance was read by Donna Wilson. Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 adequate notice as defined in Section 3D of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 has been forwarded to the New Jersey Herald and published on February 3, 2006. Notice is also posted on the bulletin board and filed with the office of the Township Clerk.

Roll Call of Members

The roll call of members was called and Charles Bates, Charles Blessing, Andrew Borsiuk, Dolores Dobbs, Dick Wetzel, and Donna Wilson answered the call.

Donna Wilson advised that the town clerk is uncertain what positions are currently held by Dolores Dobbs and Charles Blessing. Their current member positions must be clarified before reappointing each in order to fill the vacancy due to Henry Capro’s resignation.

Further, the town clerk has advised that a resignation letter is required from Henry Capro. Donna Wilson advised that due to Henry Capro’s illness she will forward a letter as chairperson to the town advising of the resignation.

The HPC discussed whether the HPC secretary can be a member of the HPC. Charles Blessing suggested Donna Wilson e-mail Don Teolis and request his interpretation of the ordinance regarding the HPC secretary’s ability to be a member.

Historical Society Liaison Report

Donna Wilson explained that at the request of the Historical Society, the Historical Society Liaison Report has been removed from today’s agenda and all future agendas until further notice. If at a future date the Historical Society would like a liaison to the HPC, they will appoint a liaison.

Approval of Minutes

Andrew Borsiuk made a motion to approve the July 27, 2006 minutes as amended; Charles Blessing seconded the motion.

New Business

Board of Education Building

Charles Bates and Dick Wetzel proposed that the Board of Education building meets the historical standards of a building in use since the early 1900s and a building which served as an early school in Vernon. The HPC agreed to publish a public notice and notify the school board via certified mail of a public hearing at the September HPC meeting regarding historic designation of the Board of Education building.

Cope Home

Charles Blessing reported that he visited the home of Elaine Cope on Jonas Evans Lane to determine if historic designation should be pursued. Charles Blessing recommended the HPC not pursue designation at this time. The family is planning on constructing an addition and designation may hinder the construction. Historic designation may pursued after completion of the addition.

PB #9-06-11: Sally Rinker—Preliminary & Final Site Plan

The HPC agreed that application does not create significant historic impact, except to the Stewart House. The HPC further agreed the plans indicate the Stewart House will be relocated across the street.

PB #9-06-12: GDS Enterprises, Vernon Center LLC—Concept Site Plan

The HPC agreed the application does not create significant historic impact.

The HPC agreed the application does not create significant historic impact.

PB #9-03-14: Vest-In-Land—Revised Final Subdivision

The HPC agreed the application does not create significant historic impact.

Adjournment

There being no further items of business for the Regular Meeting, a motion was made by Andrew Borsiuk to adjourn the meeting; Charles Bates seconded the motion. The regular meeting of the Vernon Township Historic Preservation Commission was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.